Shuckle (#0213) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP2080–127150–244

Atk1013–6822–130

Def230211–310418–614

SpA1013–6822–130

SpD230211–310418–614

Spe59–6213–119

Total505Higher than 73% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 5). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+62Max57No SP25Min22Scarf93Tailwind124

At max Speed, Shuckle outspeeds 1 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Normal½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

FightingFlyingGroundBugGhostFireGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Gluttony
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
ContraryHidden ability
Inverts stat changes.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.33% of teams · rank #171 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Mental Herb
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

Stealth Rock
Sticky Web
Encore
Final Gambit

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.13%
Rated 1500+0.51%
Rated 1630+0.33%
Rated 1760+0.25%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.33%

Moves

Stealth Rock96.4%
Sticky Web96.3%
Encore87.9%
Final Gambit48.7%
Toxic34.3%
Infestation15.9%
Knock Off3%
Shell Smash2.7%
Gyro Ball2.5%
Rest2.5%

Items

Mental Herb65.4%
Red Card19.2%
Custap Berry4.7%
Leftovers4.2%
Rocky Helmet1.9%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.9%

Abilities

91.4%
8.3%
0.4%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD24.4%
Calm 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD21.1%
Calm 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD9.4%
Bold 248 HP / 56 Def / 204 SpD8%
Calm 248 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD / 4 Spe4.5%

Common teammates

Evolution

Shuckle does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1WithdrawRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.WaterStatus——40

1WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

5RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

10Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

15Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

20SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

25RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

30Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

35Guard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10

35Power SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10

40Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

45Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

50Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

55Power TrickUser swaps Attack and Defense.PsychicStatus——10

60Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

65Shell SmashRaises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TM / HM / TR 26

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMSafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMGyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TMRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Egg moves 12

EggAcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

EggAcupressureRaises one of a friendly Pokémon’s stats at random by two stages.NormalStatus——30

EggCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

EggDefense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

EggFinal GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

EggHelping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

EggInfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggMud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

EggRock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

EggSand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

EggSweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Mold Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Mountain
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Johto#166Updated Johto#168Updated Unova#232Mountain Kalos#014Galar#227Crown Tundra#170

The berries stored in its jar-like shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.
X
The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.
Black 2 · White 2 · Shield
It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
A SHUCKLE hides under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its shell while eating stored berries. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.
Emerald
SHUCKLE quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
The fluid secreted by its toes carves holes in rocks for nesting and can be mixed with BERRIES to make a drink.
Crystal
It stores BERRIES inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y · Sword
The BERRIES it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

Japanese: ツボツボ
Japanese (romaji): Tsubotsubo
Korean: 단단지
Chinese (Traditional): 壺壺
Chinese (Simplified): 壶壶
French: Caratroc
German: Pottrott
Spanish: Shuckle
Italian: Shuckle

Sprites

Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.

Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 177
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Slippery Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Slippery Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 10 areas

Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 34–60
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Watchtower RuinsWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60

Sword 10 areas

Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 34–60
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Watchtower RuinsWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60

Y 7 areas

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 18Smashing rocks · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (1F)Smashing rocks · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Smashing rocks · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Smashing rocks · Lv 44–46
Victory Road (unknown area 322)Smashing rocks · Lv 57–59
Victory Road (unknown area 324)Smashing rocks · Lv 57–59

X 7 areas

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 18Smashing rocks · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (1F)Smashing rocks · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Smashing rocks · Lv 44–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Smashing rocks · Lv 44–46
Victory Road (unknown area 322)Smashing rocks · Lv 57–59
Victory Road (unknown area 324)Smashing rocks · Lv 57–59

White 2 1 area

Seaside Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Black 2 1 area

Seaside Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

XD 1 area

Pyrite Town (Duking's House)Trade with an NPC · Lv 20

Colosseum 1 area

The Under (Deep Colosseum)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 45

White 1 area

Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59

Black 1 area

Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59

SoulSilver 4 areas

Cianwood CitySmashing rocks · Lv 23–28
Cianwood City (Kirk's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Vermilion CitySmashing rocks · Lv 32–35

HeartGold 4 areas

Cianwood CitySmashing rocks · Lv 23–28
Cianwood City (Kirk's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
Vermilion CitySmashing rocks · Lv 32–35

Platinum 1 area

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52

Pearl 1 area

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Diamond 1 area

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

LeafGreen 1 area

Altering Cave (G)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–28

FireRed 1 area

Altering Cave (G)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–28

Emerald 1 area

Safari Zone (expansion north)Smashing rocks · Lv 20–40

Crystal 4 areas

Cianwood CitySmashing rocks · Lv 15
Cianwood City (Mania's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Smashing rocks · Lv 15
Road 40Smashing rocks · Lv 15

Silver 4 areas

Cianwood CitySmashing rocks · Lv 15
Cianwood City (Mania's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Smashing rocks · Lv 15
Road 40Smashing rocks · Lv 15

Gold 4 areas

Cianwood CitySmashing rocks · Lv 15
Cianwood City (Mania's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Dark Cave (Violet City entrance)Smashing rocks · Lv 15
Road 40Smashing rocks · Lv 15